Hindi na, salamat
/hinˈdiʔ na saˈlamat/word by word
To say no, thank you in Tagalog, say Hindi na, salamat.
Hindi na, salamat is the polite way to decline an offer, such as more food at the table.
What does it mean word for word?
Hindi means no or not, na adds the sense of anymore or already and salamat means thank you. The whole phrase is close to no more, thank you.
How do you pronounce it?
Hindi na, salamat is said /hinˈdiʔ na saˈlamat/. The stress is on the last syllable of Hindi, which ends in a short catch in the throat and on the middle syllable of salamat.
When do people say it?
When speaking to older people, Filipinos add a short particle of respect to phrases like this one.
Did you know?
- While you use salamat to say 'thank you', the word is actually a linguistic relative of the Arabic word for 'peace' or 'safety'. It entered the language via Malay as a way to wish someone well.
- When declining food, Filipinos may say Hindi na, salamat while continuing to smile, as maintaining 'pakikisama' or social harmony is more important than the literal meaning of the refusal.
- In the Philippines, declining an offer is often accompanied by a slight nod or a hand gesture to soften the 'no', as direct refusals can sometimes feel too abrupt.
Examples in context
- Busog pa ako, hindi na, salamat.I am still full, no, thank you.
- Hindi na, salamat, ayos lang ako.No, thank you, I am fine.
Example conversation
Mark offers Christina more coffee during a break.
- MarkGusto mo pa ng kape?Do you want more coffee?
- ChristinaHindi na, salamat, Mark.No, thank you, Mark.
- MarkSige, baka gusto mo ng tubig?Okay, maybe you want some water?
- ChristinaHindi na, salamat.No, thank you.
